The Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire Protection District is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to fill the role of part time Assistant Fire Chief. The Assistant Chief will work an average of 25 to 30 hours per week from Monday to Friday with flexible hours.
The Assistant Fire Chief’s main functions shall be administrative in nature, but will also have operational responsibilities. ... (Full Story)

The Pingree Grove Fire Protection District responded to a residential structure fire this afternoon at 15N848 Meadow Court, Hampshire. A M.A.B.A.S level 2 box alarm was used to obtain assistance from neighboring fire departments. The Algonquin, Bartlett, Burlington, Elburn, Elgin, East Dundee, Fox River, Hampshire, Huntley, Maple Park, and Rutland Dundee departments responded to the scene. The ... (Full Story)

Today, the Pingree Grove Girl Scout troop 1950 stopped by our Station #3 in Pingree Grove to thank the firefighters for their service. Twelve girls, from the Cambridge Lakes Charter School (2nd grade), donated cookies to show their support for the firefighters and say "Thank you". The Scouts and adults got a tour of the fire engine and station. On behalf of all the firefighters, i would like to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighter Paramedics Pat Heinz and Dan Bredthauer surprised Lavinia Santos when the fire department arrived at her home this morning. The Pingree Grove Fire Protection District worked with the Make-A-Wish organization to help Lavinia experience a memorable, exciting and fun event. Lavinia and her family started their journey, of fulfilling her "wish", with the assistance of firefighters and flashing ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Pingree Grove Fire Protection District was dispatched for a garage fire at 2220 Aurora Drive @19:26 on January 17, 2018. Upon arrival heavy fire was visible from one unit of a multiple unit garage structure. The fire was extinguished and contained to the single unit. No injuries have been reported. Automatic mutual aid assistance was provide by Hampshire, Burlington, South Elgin, Fox River, ... (Full Story & Photos)